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M. R. Ley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18701
Based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, M. R. Ley is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to diverse clients. Their expertise includes tax planning and consulting, ensuring clients are in compliance with sales tax regulations and optimizing their financial situations. With a focus on small and medium-sized businesses, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, M. R. Ley offers in-depth financial planning services to help clients achieve long-term goals.
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Michael F. Rich
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18701
Located in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Michael F. Rich provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. With over years of experience in the field, he specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services. His expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, and he is well-versed in retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Timothy E. Lyons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18701
Timothy E. Lyons is a certified public accountant based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in financial services. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services to a diverse range of clients, including various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Lyons' expertise also includes sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, with a focus on supporting small and medium-sized businesses in achieving their financial goals.
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Joseph P. Kochuba
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18702
Joseph P. Kochuba is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. He specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, catering to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Kochuba focuses on tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their financial strategies.
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Paul S. Yurko
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18706
Based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Paul S. Yurko has over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and small businesses. His expertise includes tax planning and consulting, as well as basic accounting services such as financial statement preparation and budgeting. Mr. Yurko serves a diverse clientele, including individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses in various industries. This comprehensive service package enables clients to establish, maintain, and optimize their financial well-being.
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Dolores A. Watkins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18705
Dolores A. Watkins is a certified public accountant providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to clients in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in basic accounting services, focusing on financial planning and tax reporting for small business clients, including entrepreneurs and startups, and family-owned enterprises. Notably, she also offers expertise in retirement account tax reporting, a complex area of taxation that requires specialized knowledge and attention to detail.
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Cheryl A. Woloski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18711
Based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Cheryl A. Woloski offers tax planning and consulting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 20 years of experience in accounting and tax services, she specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance for her clients. Her areas of expertise include retirement account tax reporting, which helps clients navigate the complexities of tax laws and regulations.
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Thomas J. Opiel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18702
Thomas J. Opiel resides in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, where he maintains a thriving accounting practice. With over 8 years of experience in the field, his expertise encompasses a diverse range of clients, including various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services cater to the needs of small to medium-sized businesses, focusing on basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning. He is well-versed in financial statement compilation and payroll processing and compliance. Notably, Thomas J. Opiel is skilled in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, providing clients with accurate and timely financial data to inform business decisions.
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Colleen M. Pomfret
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18705
Colleen M. Pomfret is a certified public accountant based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in public accounting. She specializes in providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families, assisting them in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Pomfret also offers general accounting and advisory services, including tax compliance and business tax services, helping clients navigate complex financial matters and make informed business decisions.
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Christopher M. Spencer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18702
Christopher M. Spencer is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving businesses in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. His expertise lies in providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, as well as retirement account tax reporting for his diverse client base. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, Spencer's experience spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.

Pennsylvania's large CPA market serves a populous state with diverse economy from finance and healthcare to manufacturing and agriculture. The Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 2 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% individual income tax (no local deductions allowed) and 8.99% corporate net income tax, but extremely complex local taxation with thousands of jurisdictions imposing earned income tax, local services tax, and business privilege taxes. CPAs commonly handle state tax compliance, navigating the bewildering array of local taxes, sales and use tax, and multi-state issues. Philadelphia has its own city wage tax and Business Income and Receipts Tax adding complexity. The lack of state deductions for federal itemized deductions creates planning differences from most states.

Industry Specializations: Healthcare systems and life sciences, financial services and insurance, manufacturing (traditional and advanced), higher education, energy (Marcellus Shale natural gas), agriculture, technology, professional services, and tourism are primary focus areas. Philadelphia CPAs often specialize in life sciences and financial services, while Pittsburgh focuses on healthcare and technology transformation. Rural areas maintain strong agricultural and traditional manufacturing practices.

For CPA Professionals: The Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs serves one of the nation's largest CPA communities. Major markets include Philadelphia (life sciences, finance, professional services), Pittsburgh (healthcare, technology, traditional industries), and numerous secondary markets like Harrisburg, Allentown, and Erie. The state offers diverse opportunities from sophisticated urban practices to rural agricultural services. Local tax complexity creates specialization opportunities, and the large population base provides stable demand. Cost of living varies significantly from expensive Philadelphia suburbs to very affordable rural areas.